Health Literacy Course

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Health Literacy Course Description

This program is designed to provide health care professionals with the skills necessary to provide patient education that meets the needs of older adults with varied levels of health literacy.  Plenary presentations will highlight clinical issues and research related to health literacy.  Seminars will focus on communication skills and the development of written health education materials.  Opportunities for interactive experiences in a simulated laboratory environment will be available.  At the end of this course participants will be able to teach health literacy to trainees and staff in their clinical settings.

If you would like to attend any of our health literacy lectures, but are unable to complete the full 24 hour course, please contact Melissa Simpson at (631) 444-8279 or email LIGEC@stonybrook.edu to sign up for individual sessions.

Who is Eligible:  MDs, PAs, NPs, RNs, SWs, OTs, PTs, Dentists, Dental hygienists and Pharmacists

 

Planned Sessions Date/Time Location

Health Literacy

 

  May 4, 2011 9:00 am to 4:30 pm  HSC Classroom 158, L2

Course Requirements

  9:00 am to 9:15 am  HSC Classroom 158, L2

Introduction to Health Literacy

  9:15 am to 10:45 am  HSC Classroom 158, L2

Cultural Competence and Health Literacy

  10:45 am to 12:15 pm  HSC Classroom 158, L2

Break

  12:15 pm to 1:45 pm  

Medication Review and Counseling for Individuals with Low Health Literacy

  1:45 pm to 2:15 pm  HSC Classroom 158, L2

Preparing Educational Materials for Patients with Low Health Literacy

  2:15 pm to 4:30 pm  HSC MLC Computer Room, L2
     
     
     
     
 
 
     
 

 Full Course Flyer

 

Home Assignment

Harvard on-line Health Literacy Course (see link).                           3 hrs

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy
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Enrollees will prepare a lesson in health literacy for

their target audience.  Included will be objectives,

teaching strategies, and evaluations.                                             3 hrs

 

TOTAL – Home Assignment                                                          6 hrs                                                                                       

If you would like to enroll in the full 24 hour course and receive your Health Literacy Certificate, please complete and submit the health literacy application below. You must attend all three days and complete the homework assignment which equal 24 hours of credit to receive your certificate.  LIGEC Associates who take this course can count the hours earned towards the 40 hours required for the LIGEC Associates Program.  These credits can be applied towards Educational/Interdisciplinary required hours.

Health Literacy Course Online Application

There is no fee to participate in the course.

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